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Assisi Catholic College vs Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School

Assisi Catholic College (Upper Coomera) is a catholic school and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (Pimpama) is a independent school. Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 (ACARA 2025). They are about 6.8 km apart in a straight line.

Photos: Assisi Catholic College (school website) · Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (school website)

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Key numbers

Students
1,516ACARA 2025
794ACARA 2025
Students per teacher
14.6
14.5
Girls and boys
Girls 49% · boys 51%
Girls 52% · boys 48%
ICSEA
1055National average 1000
1056National average 1000
Founded
2005
2012

Students, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025 (students per teacher is total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff; it isn’t class size).

Fees and results

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FactAssisi Catholic CollegeLutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
SuburbUpper CoomeraPimpama
RegionOrmeau - OxenfordOrmeau - Oxenford
SectorCatholicIndependent
StudentsCo-edCo-ed
Year levelsP-12P-12
ReligionCatholic (Franciscan)Lutheran
BoardingNoNo
Senior yearsQCEQCE
Facilities and sport (school site)Theatre / performing arts centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, VolleyballSwimming pool, Gym, Oval, Theatre / performing arts centre, Early learning centre, Australian rules football, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, Basketball, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis, Volleyball
Distance apartAbout 6.8 km in a straight line

Facts from ACARA (2025) and each school’s own website.

Which suits whom

  • Families choosing by faith: Assisi Catholic College is Catholic (Franciscan); Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is Lutheran.
  • Size: Assisi Catholic College is the larger school, with 722 more students.
  • Listed by Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School but not Assisi Catholic College: Swimming pool, Gym, Oval, Early learning centre and Cricket.

History

Assisi Catholic College

Assisi Catholic College is a Prep to Year 12 Catholic college at Upper Coomera shaped by the Franciscan spirituality of St Francis and St Clare.

Source: assisi.qld.edu.au

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School

Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School (LORDS) was founded in 2012. It runs a kindergarten and Prep to Year 12 on one site of nearly 20 hectares, including eight hectares of bushland.

Source: lords.qld.edu.au

Questions parents ask

What is the difference between Assisi Catholic College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?

Both are co-educational. Both teach P-12. Assisi Catholic College has 1,516 students and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 794 (ACARA 2025).

Is Assisi Catholic College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School co-ed?

Both are co-educational.

Which is bigger, Assisi Catholic College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?

Assisi Catholic College is bigger: 1,516 students against 794 (ACARA 2025).

How many students per teacher do Assisi Catholic College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School have?

Assisi Catholic College has 14.6 students per teacher and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School has 14.5 (ACARA My School 2025: total enrolments divided by full-time-equivalent teaching staff).

Which is older, Assisi Catholic College or Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?

Assisi Catholic College is older. Assisi Catholic College was founded in 2005 and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School in 2012.

Do Assisi Catholic College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School take boarders?

Neither takes boarders.

How far apart are Assisi Catholic College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School?

About 6.8 km in a straight line: Assisi Catholic College is in Upper Coomera and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School is in Pimpama.

How do Assisi Catholic College and Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School fees compare?

Each school publishes its own fee schedule. Members see both schedules year by year, the results each school reports and the total cost to Year 12. Always confirm current fees with the school.

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Source and date

Enrolment, ICSEA, students per teacher and girls/boys: ACARA My School 2025. Other facts: each school’s website, checked 21 October 2026. Distance is a straight line between the schools’ map points, not travel distance. Check details with the schools before deciding. Methodology